To provide for the continuation of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance benefits during emergency situations, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 11, 2020)
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to provide educational assistance during the 180-day period after the enactment of this bill for programs of education that are offered by distance learning or have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation.
The VA is authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks to eligible veterans or persons enrolled in specified programs of education or training during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or based on an executive order. The bill defines emergency situation as a public health crisis, a declared state of emergency, or other situations as determined by the VA.
What just happenedJul 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2020
- Jul 13, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Mar 11, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 11, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 11, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House